“Mad Money”: Holmes, Latifah and Keaton steal the show

I have to admit, my first thoughton seeing this picture of Katie Holmes was, “At last, shecan find her Helen.”

But no, Katie has not becomea bad girl — yet. She does, however, play a girl gone wrong in the movie Mad Money, in which she stars with QueenLatifah and Diane Keaton.

Mad Money is the storyof three janitors at the Federal Reserve who plot to steal money thatis scheduled for destruction. Arthur FrobisherTed Danson also stars. The movie is based on the British film HotMoney, which was based on a true story.

Mad Money is Holmes’first film since the birth of her daughter, Suri. She turned downDark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins, to take on the role of Jackie. According to directorCallie Khouri, the movie bringsout a comedic side of Holmes that fans have not seen before. I’m justglad she’s back.

Keaton plays Bridget, a womanforced into the workforce (I just realized why it’s called a workforce)after her husband (Danson) loses his job. She finally accepts the onlyjob she can get — cleaning the Federal Reserve Bank. And she is radiant,as usual.

Latifahis Nina, “ahard-working single mom with two kids to raise.” Doesn’t she alwaysplay that role?

Mad Money opens January18 and I’ll be there. If you have Starz, you can see sneak peeks offilm footage on Starz Movie News once a month from now until release.But you can enjoy the trailer now.